What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Great initial discussion! Laura did an excellent job breaking down the current state and approached next steps from the perspective of partnership for what to focus on first.”
More than 1 year ago
“Laura is full of great information, she has lots of ideas and tips, she asks really good questions and is a great listener.”
More than 1 year ago
About Laura Asrani
This provider is not licensed in the state of CT, MA, MD, NY, IN, OK, OR, PA, TN, WA, HI, MT, IL, VT.
About:
Laura is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who received a B.S. in Nutrition with a Minor in Psychology from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities followed by a dietetic internship at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis. She has worked in a variety of areas during her 19 years as a dietitian including nutrition research, eating disorders recovery, health & wellness at a large university, and glucose management. Laura is certified as an Intuitive Eating Counselor and she has also completed advanced FODMAP training with Monash University.
Approach to Care:
Laura believes strongly in an individualized approach to nutrition rather than providing one-size-fits-all education and counseling. Working with Laura will ensure that you have a non-judgmental expert looking at the full picture of your life so that you can make positive changes that are achievable and sustainable. Your work together will be goal-oriented and Laura will provide education and tools for success. Laura will provide personalized nutrition recommendations that are tailored to you.
What to expect in your first session:
Laura will conduct a nutrition assessment that will review your health history and current health and nutrition status. Laura will take time to get to know you including what the daily and weekly flow of your life looks like as this will ensure that your nutrition plan will work in your unique life. Laura will be interested in hearing about your goals and she will also be interested to learn about what has and has not worked for you in the past when it comes to nutrition and lifestyle changes. We will work together to determine goals and first steps to optimize your health and get you feeling your best!
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Education and training
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Bachelor's in Nutrition
- Veterans Administration Medical Center, Internship in Dietetics
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1124148218
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Laura is full of great information, she has lots of ideas and tips, she asks really good questions and is a great listener.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Laura utilizes our time very effectively and comes up with very achievable goals. She validates the work that I put in too
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Laura is great. I would like to see the ability to send her a pdf rather than only pictures or using the app
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Working with Laura has been nothing short of life changing. She is intuitive, knowledgeable, just amazing.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Laura is very nice very understanding and shares. Lots of good tips and advice nutritionally for me.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
They listened, followed up for clarity, and made me feel safe to express my experiences
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I really felt validated in my concerns, and am looking forward to working with Laura
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Laura, she is great. Connects and has valuable feedback, ideas and goals.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Ease of conversations and helpful information
No judgment by Laura
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Connection, friendly, goals and accountability but not unrealistic.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Great follow up discussion - good feedback, coaching and ideas
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Great initial discussion! Laura did an excellent job breaking down the current state and approached next steps from the perspective of partnership for what to focus on first.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Very happy with my appointment Laura. She was super friendly, was a good listener, and was very informative & knowledgeable. I also appreciate her positive attitude and encouragement...I left the appointment feeling hopeful!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I'm really liking the topics we're covering and I feel like I'm getting really good tips to help myself from either starving or binging.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Continued good discussion, support and guidance
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Laura is very patient and understanding. She is able to come up with suggestions and solutions to just about everything I throw at her!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Professionalism, empathy, and kindness
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I feel like Laura is really taking the time to understand my needs, which has made it easy for me to connect with her. I'm getting a lot of good information from her and she is knowledgeable on so many topics.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Thankful for the advice without judgement
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Great support, discussion and ideation
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Laura is very good at educating and giving me small goals for the week ahead until we meet again. I appreciate that so I dont get overwhelmed and give up.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
How soon can I make an appointment with Laura Asrani?
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Is Laura Asrani accepting new patients?
Laura Asrani generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Laura Asrani's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Laura Asrani accept my insurance?
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What practice does Laura Asrani work with?
Laura Asrani works with Nourish 3.
Which board certifications does Laura Asrani have?
Laura Asrani is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).
What are common reasons for patients to see Laura Asrani?
Laura Asrani frequently sees patients for Eating Disorder, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Laura Asrani on their profile.
What languages does Laura Asrani speak?
Laura Asrani speaks English.